Location(s):

South Africa

City/Cities:

Johannesburg

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

June 8, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Summary

Studio X is the execution arm of Open X, the bespoke agency network set up by WPP for The Coca Cola Company.

It is a multi-disciplinary integrated capabilities infrastructure – that is a one stop shop for all our marketing execution in Africa Operating Unit . Studio X will allow speed/responsiveness and maintain Africa Operating Unit operational leadership, as well as help standardize processes and ways of working within StudioX, so we can focus on outcomes and iterate faster – underpinned by a common data and tech infrastructure

What You’ll Do for Us

Lead the Africa Operating Unit Studio X operations and the implementation of the Africa Operating Unit Studio X agenda, while connecting and integrating it to the global Studio X network.Owns and drives the Africa Operating Unit Studio X activities, comprising integration of multiple capabilities, stewardship of ways of working (incl. tools) to deliver the Studio X agenda.Assess Studio X engagement and performanceIn close cooperation with Integrated Marketing Experience (IMX) and Operations & capabilities team, Define the capacity of Studio X based on Africa Operating Unit calendars to execute key marketing programs for Africa Operating Unit’s and global charters working closely with key stakeholders especially the Africa Operating Unit Integrated Marketing Experience lead, Marketing Operations and Capabilities teamSupports, as part of the global Studio X network, in creating the future agenda for Studio X, in anticipation of the future. experiences and learning culture, leveraging external best practices.Partners with Marketing Operations and Capabilities on the internal engagement and communication strategyCoordinates with Marketing Platform Services at Africa Operating Unit level on key StudioX services/Service level agreements and lead troubleshooting

Qualifications & Requirements: 

10 years of experience including Marketing, Capability Management, Project Management Experience working in cross-functional and cross-geographical teams is preferred Experience working with marketing in the field is preferred We are looking for change agents that are ambitious and have a balance of creativity and business acumen, hence able to transform Marketing by bridging the future and the present, flexibility and discipline, processes and iteration, global and regional. Ability to orchestrate multiple stakeholders, delivering the highest priority and enterprise wide scale bets, in a seamless fashion across platforms, systems, processes, routines etc. Ability to analyze complex issues and bring together multiple concepts across functions to define the strategic direction for the business. Ability to mobilize and champion change management across the region and teams. Ability to develop, curate and deliver integrated strategy & communication, cognizant of key stakeholders.

What We Can Do for You:

Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.Community of Belonging: We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.

Location- Flexible across Africa

Skills:

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.